The Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge is one of the most beautiful and well hidden gems of the region in my opinion. Located off I-64 in eastern Kentucky, RRG and Natural Bridge offer a wide variety of activities including hiking, camping, backcountry camping, kayak and canoe rentals, and the area has various local restaurants that make for a truly unforgettable weekend away from big city life. I personally backpack on a variety of it's seemingly endless trails, including a section of the Sheltowee Trace, which runs hundreds of miles through Kentucky. Get here if you have a chance!